[Firmware Update] MZ-X500 - Version 1.60

Supported Models

MZ-X500

Improvements Provided by This Update
Version 1.50 >> Version 1.60
	• Addition of Am to PLAY CHORD for PATTERN RECORDER recording • Expanded maximum number of element measures that can be created with PATTERN SEQUENCER • Support for copying between different elements with the PATTERN SEQUENCER Part Copy and Element Copy • Support for selection of tones other than Drums for the Drum part and Percussion part with PATTERN SEQUENCER • Addition of items to REGISTRATION FILTER • Other improvements in function
Version 1.40 >> Version 1.50
	• Addition to the MIXER EDIT function of the pattern sequencer the ability to modify the parameter settings of all elements (Intro, Variation, Fill-in, Ending) • Addition of the ability to delete specific recorded notes with the pattern sequencer recorder • Addition of the ability to modify User Wave/User Inst names for Hex Layer and Bass Synth and Drum tones • Addition of the ability to use sliders to control filter cutoff and resonance when selecting Hex Layer and Bass Synth tones • Addition of the ability to delete ZRA, ZAA, ZTA, ZPA, and ZAL files • Addition of a shortcut to the user data selection screen by holding down a tone group button in the TONE area or a rhythm group button in the RHYTHM area • Addition of a user tone wave preload function • Modification/addition of pad playback items • Addition of pad recording setting items • Addition of pad phrase recording items • Addition of the ability to playback pad phrases with dedicated parts • Addition of the display of the recorded tone of a recorded pad phrase • Change of behavior when pad hold is enabled • Addition of synchronized playback of pads to which phrases and/or chord progressions are assigned • Addition of synchronization of all pads • Other improvements in function
Version 1.31 >> Version 1.40
	･ Enhanced Audio Recorder function and new mp3 player ･ Folder data read and write support for USB flash drive operations ･ Additional user accompaniment storage capacity ･ New direct import from USB flash drive to accompaniment function ･ Enhanced quantize settings for the pattern sequencer recorder ･ New record repeat setting for the pattern sequencer recorder ･ New Tempo option for registration filter items ･ Note Preview sounds event notes when the Event Editor cursor is moved ･ New MIDI Clock output setting ･ Other improvements in function
Version 1.21 >> Version 1.31
	･ Addition of variation number recording in registration memory ･ Addition of the ability to specify the number of a variation to be played after an intro ･ Addition of area number lookup when saving a registration ･ Addition of sustain pedal operation recording during pattern sequencer recording ･ Addition of selection of waveforms imported by an expansion tone for hex layer and drum tones ･ Addition of functions for tempo syncing to sample pad setting item ･ Addition of direct access shortcuts to the tone editing screen and accompaniment editing screen by holding down buttons ･ Addition of storage of externally input mixer settings ･ Addition of direct button operations for modification of tone and accompaniment selection screen settings ･ Addition of a setting to specify the initial startup screen ･ Addition of a function to rewrite MIDI data header information used by the MIDI Recorder Mode ･ Addition of a wav file loader function ･ Addition of remaining memory capacity indication ･ Addition of sample data ･ Other improvements in function
Version 1.10 >> Version 1.21
	･ Addition of User Sampling Sets ･ Addition of functions to load or save all data or all pad data ･ Other improvements in function
Version 1.0x >> Version 1.10
	･ Addition of a Pitch Bend Mode for Melody tones and Hex Layer tones ･ Addition of a Portamento Mode for Melody tones and Hex Layer tones ･ Addition of of Decay Time Key Follow for Hex Layer tones ･ Enhanced volume adjustment function for Drawbar Organ tones ･ Addition of a Percussion Mode for Drawbar Organ tones ･ Addition of user samples to the Inst Select (instrument selection) of Drum tones ･ Addition of a Group setting for pads ･ Addition of a Package load function ･ Addition of sample data ･ Other improvements in function
	For More Information, please download the User's Guide.

Download Files

	Firmware: MZ-X500_updater-160.zip (Apr.24, 2018 - Ver.1.60/238MB)
	User's Guide: Web_MZX500_300-160-E-1A_EN.pdf (Apr.24, 2018 - Ver.1.60/214KB)
	Appendix: Web_MZX500APPEND-140-WL-1B.pdf (Nov.21, 2016 - Ver.1.40/1.2MB)

Downloading the Update Software

Click the download link.

To install the update software on your instrument


	Please uncompress the downloaded zip file and refer the User's Guide.